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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.81, 3,477.27 and 1,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.81, 3,477.27 and 1,400.72 is: 1,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.81 : 3,477.27 = 1,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.81/3,477.27 = 1,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.81x = 3,477.27 × 1,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.81x = 4,870,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,681.63/2,519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.96

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